Book Discussion

The book club meets throughout the summer so the following is the schedule through August.  Please keep your newsletter so you have this information handy.  ALSO PLEASE RSVP TO THE HOSTESS AS IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THEM TO KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE COMING!!

Wednesday, June 11 - 9:30 a.m.

Hostess:  Mindy Mooney

Book:  "The Girls Who Went Away" by Ann Fessler

Please call Mindy for directions.

In this deeply moving and myth-shattering work, Ann Fessler brings out into the open for the first time the astonishing untold history of the million and a half women who surrendered children for adoption due to enormous family and social pressure in the decades before Roe v. Wade.  An adoptee who was herself surrendered during those years and recently made contact with her mother, Ann Fessler brilliantly brings to life the voices of more than a hundred women, as well as the spirit of those times, allowing the women to tell their stories in gripping and intimate detail.

Wednesday, July 9th - 9:30 a.m.

Hostess: Mary Avallon

Book:  "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson

In 1993 a mountaineer named Greg Mortenson drifted into an impoverishered Pakistan village in the Karakoram mountains after a failed attempt to climb K2.  Moved by the inhabitants' kindness, he promised to return and build a school.  Three Cups of Tea is the story of that promise and its extraordinary outcome.  Over the next decade Mortenson built not just one but fifty-five schools - especially for girls - in the forbidding terrain that gave birth to the Taliban.  His story is at once a riveting adventure and a testament to the power of the humanitarian spirit.

Wednesday, August 13 - 11:00 a.m.

Hostess:  Amy Keaton

Book:  "Bridge of Sighs"  Richard Russo

PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL TIME AND THAT THIS IS AT AMY'S SUMMER HOUSE IN WISCONSIN.  AMY HAS ALSO INVITED ANY CHILDREN THAT WOULD LIKE TO COME WITH TO SWIM ETC.  IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU RSVP TO AMY!! THIS IS A SPECIAL TREAT.

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER AND DON'T FORGET TO COME TO BOOK CLUB!!!

International Connections

Friday, June 6th

9:30 am

International Connections is a group of people who are from abroad or at some time lived outside the US. We share our international perspectives, ideas, and help each other make the transition to a new place. Please remember that you must be a current member of either Newcomers' or Encore to join our group.

Please join us for an informal coffee and chat on Friday, June 6th at Nonno's Caffe, 231 E. Wisconsin Avenue, LF .  Please RSVP to Rachael by Thursday evening so that we can set aside seating for everyone.  Please note the early start time of 9:30 am. 

Rachael, Anne & I would like to thank the following ladies for hosting or organizing events over the past year:  Anne, Helen, Kumiko, Rachael, Mandi, Nikki, and Reena.  At this time we would also like to welcome Ana, Doris & Mandi as the International Connections' Chairs for next year.

SAVE-THE-DATE  -  Saturday, August 23rd

Mandi & Mick Wallis have kindly agreed to host a couples only BBQ on Saturday, August 23rd from 5 pm onwards.  Everyone is asked to bring either "something on a skewer" (chicken, beef, salmon, shrimp, etc.) or a summer salad, and a beverage of their choice (wine, beer, water or soda).   Please RSVP to Ana Kapoor by Tuesday, August 19th with your food selection & any food allergies.  In case anyone has food allergies we'll be using 2 grills.  Dress is casual so wear your flip flops!

Playgroups

Newcomers with preschool and infant children are invited to join the playgroup.  We meet each week in members' homes or varied locations throughout Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.  It is a great opportunity to enjoy the company of other newcomers while the children play.  If you are interested in joining or learning more, please contact Christine Farrell.  Please include your full name, address, telephone number and the names and ages of your children.

Tennis

The tennis group meets at the Lake Bluff Racquet Club on Tuesday mornings from 10:30-12.  We would like all levels to come!  Play is as competitive as you are.  We are always looking for players who would be interested in being on the sub list, as well.  For further information, please contact Fiona Frechette.

Walking

We walk on Wednesday mornings at 9:15 am from the Library on Deerpath Road.  Mary will keep this schedule ONLY if she hears from you ahead of time.  Therefore, if you plan to walk with her, you MUST call Mary or email her by the night before:

Wednesday – June 4th

Wednesday – June 11th

Wednesday – June 18th

Wednesday – June 25th

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The Newcomers' Club

of Lake Bluff and Lake Forest

Needlework

There will be no meetings of the needlework group over the summer.  Continue working on your projects, so we can see your progress in September at our first meeting back!  Thanks to all who hosted this year -- Leanne Meyer, Mary Avallon, Jan Neville, Mary Jo Eckert, Pam Lanphar, Amy Keaton, and Ginny Cochran. Hope you all have a great summer.

Antiques

Antiques has no planned activities for the months of June, July, and August.  Watch your email for possible event information or maybe an impromptu outing.

Movie Matinee Mavens

summer due to the very hopeful prospect of warm weather.  I know everyone will want to be doing things outside once the weather improves. 

We'll start up again in October.  In the meantime, enjoy the movies!

Kim Beatrice

Team Players

Play KICKBALL!  Relive your childhood, if you played it then,  or see what you missed if you didn’t!  The Lake Forest Recreation Department is forming a co-ed summer kickball league .  Games will be played at Deerpath on Wednesday nights from 8-9pm starting June 11th.

Lake Forest Days 5K August 6th, 7am:  A nice run / walk with a Kids Klub (so kids are no excuse!) and great raffle prizes.

Call me or e-mail Cheryl Pettit if you are interested in either event!

Mah Jongg

Good Food and Friends

We have had so much fun this year making new friends, learning new restaurants and bringing their good food into members’ homes for you to try.  We hope you have enjoyed it too.  Thanks go to all our hard working committee members and to the following members who generously opened up their homes for us to gather:-  Amy Keaton, Carol Jakubik, Roz Parry, Leanne Meyer and Peg Determan.

See you in September and have a great summer!

Green Thumb (or Not)

Its not too early to start marking your Fall calendar.  Jody By Design has graciously agreed to host an evening event, with husbands, on Wednesday, November 12, at her studio in Lake Bluff.   Jody is one of the nation's most talented  floral designers.  She has designed for Oprah and Donald Trump, among others, and you can recieve her wisdom for free!  She plans to show us topiary design for the holidays. Bring a bottle of wine, and twist some wire and greens with your friends.   Details to follow in the Fall. Watch for this event!

Golf

The 2007 Golf Season is

Underway!

Calling golfers of ALL levels from Encore and Newcomers – get into the swing!

We play every Wednesday till October 10 with tee times from 7:00 am to 9:44 am You have a choice of playing 9 or 18 holes among friends.  Questions? Call Johanna Arora.

The cost is a one-time fee of $25 to cover luncheons and prizes.  Please complete the registration form in the newsletter and mail to indicated address.